Easter (April 4th) will be here before you know it! Here is a list of events and fun treats for the whole family to enjoy.
Last Updated: 4/3/2021
Easter Treats
Bunny Boxes by the Collinsville Parks and Rec Dept
***WAIT LIST IN PLACE AS OF 3/20/21. $25 per box. Boxes will be delivered by the Easter Bunny and the City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation Department. Each box will include materials for your special Bunny Breakfast: pancake mix and fixings to make Bunny Face Pancakes for four, crafts for two children, and other bunny favorites. Parents will have the opportunity to take pictures with their participants and the Easter Bunny. Deliveries limited to a 2 mile radius from Collinsville City limits. Register for a delivery by visiting https://www.collinsvilleil.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1566/18?fbclid=IwAR1jepeW-lAxbT4gX2jgDLVWIwyM_kR8g4IAY4vOzWcr49YTr6Qv-rCoBPY or calling the City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation Department at (618)346-7529.
Crayon or Clip Filled Easter Eggs from Letters by Brittany
Clear filled Easter Eggs can be filled either with bunny/egg shaped crayons or 2 hair clips. $5 each. See the Letters by Brittany facebook page/instagram for pictures and to place an order. https://www.facebook.com/100576238524226/posts/213909620524220/
Easter Themed Bath Bombs/Shower Melts by Bombs Away Bathtime
Bombs Away Bathtime creates bath bombs and shower melts using therapeutic grade essential oils. Check out the website for pictures of the Easter options! There are Bunny Shower Melts, Easter Egg Bath Bombs, Baby Unicorn Bath Bombs, Bunny Bath Bombs, and Baby Chick Bath Bombs. These products are included in the mix and match to SAVE option (must use coupon code provided on the website) for 4 for $28 or $8 each. Two shower melts come per package. http://bombsawaybathtime.com/
Free Hoppy Easter Bags at Roxana Public Library
Free Bags with goodies for ages 1-12. Each bag contains Reusable Easter Bag to Color, Easter Eggs Filled with Candy, Wiggle Eye Coloring Book, Foam Easter Egg Magnet Craft, Sidewalk Chalk, Easter Parachute Craft, Easter Necklace Craft, and Kite. Call (618)254-6713 or stop by library to reserve bag. Pick ups will be March 29th-April 1st 10am-8pm or April 3rd 10am-5pm.
Edible Easter Treats by Kaylin Jones Cupcakes
Kaylin Jones is a stay-at-home mom with a passion for baking! She has created SO many options for Easter! She has Breakable Eggs with Treats Inside ($5-6 each),Chocolate Covered Cookie Dough ($5 each) Chocolate Covered Mini Oreos ($5 for package of 4), Small Decorated Sugar Cookies ($5 for 3 cookies), Sugar Cookie Dunkers ($5 for 12 cookies and 2 buttercream cups), and DYO sugar cookie kits ($15-20). Each option can be customized from her list of flavors and designs. See her facebook post for more details and to place an order. Pick ups will be available from Tuesday March 30th-Saturday April 3rd. https://www.facebook.com/KaylinJonesCupcakes
Easter Cookie Kits and More by Silly Grandma's Sweet Creations
**PRE-ORDERING IS CLOSED BUT HOLIDAY TABLE WILL BE SET UP WITH GOODIES CLOSE TO EASTER. Silly Grandma’s Sweet Creations has Easter Cookie kits, Bunny Cakes, Wrapped Decorated Cookies, Trayed Decorated Cookies, Cookies in Plastic Eggs, Cupcakes, Egg Petifors, and Themed Treat Baskets. You can pre-order here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBntKuoVLX2nE7g7rydS1XjNlJh5SW-vcU0YNh-Y7cRlbEMw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0y3satV3tJJIKbokk4-axnRRYwrKGvehCRaQn0NYtBbQ8uK-o2PddmrmI. Holiday table will be set up close to Easter for those individuals who decide to come to not order ahead of time.
Treats from Kruta's Collinsville Bakery
There are cute chick cupcakes topped with home made marshmallow cream and fun colored sugar. Easter/Spring Cookie Kits are also for sale! Check out their facebook page for pictures. I would call ahead of time to see if there are any left at this time.
Treats from It's a Piece of Cake Bakery
Decorating Kits Available: 12 Easter Eggs cookies to paint $15 and 12 cookies to ice with sprinkles $25. Open until 1pm on Saturday, April 3rd. You can call ahead and items can be brought to your car. Number to call: (618)644-3888. Address: 502 N. Douglas St. St. Jacob, IL.
Easter Events (Sorted by Date/Time)
Eggstravaganza!
**SOLD OUT! Hop around Edwardsville for a fun, socially distanced egg hunt hosted by the Edwardsville Children’s Museum. It is brought to you by Dieterich Bank. Pick up your egg carton at the museum Monday, March 29th, 4-6pm or Thursday, April 1st, 10am-12pm. On Saturday, April 3rd, decipher their clues and visit the dozen sponsors to collect one egg at each stop. Once you complete your dozen, come back to the museum for a treat and meet the Easter Bunny. Cost: $5 per child. Sign up here: https://edwardsvillechildrensmuseum.org/event/eggstravaganza/?fbclid=IwAR0RjrgW_SrCLNIEJrDfGxFe75A8XeICBDzCa4T9L8t8quIIN_xwb0rPIWc
Easter Bunny Meet and Greet
Saturday, April 3rd, 9:30am-11:30am at Silly Grandma’s Sweet Creations in Maryville (2709 N Center Street). See the Easter Bunny before he heads to Troy to ride the fire truck around town. Original posted on the Silly Grandma’s Sweet Creations Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/sillygrandmassweetcreations
Easter Egg Express
Saturday, April 3rd, at 10am at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey. FREE Easter Egg Express Drive Thru Experience for kids 10 years of age and under. Cars will line up throughout Glazebrook Park for a Easter Gift Bag exchange. It is first come, first serve. The Easter Bunny will be handing out goodies. The Godfrey Fire Department will be bringing their new fire truck for kids to see. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected for local community food banks. Information found on the Village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department Facebook page.
Egg Hunt and Easter Fair
Saturday, April 3rd, 10:30am to 1pm at Bethalto Central Park (E. Central St. Bethalto, IL) Egg Hunt is at noon. Free fun, food, and games! Event is sponsored by the Bethalto Rotary Club & Lifebrook Church.
Maryville Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3rd, at 11am the Maryville Village Hall (2520 North Center Street (IL-159)). Age Group Flights: 3-4 years old, 5-6 years old, 7-9 years old. Masks are required for attendance. Donations of canned goods and more will be accepted for the Maryville Food Bank. Event organized by Maryville Pharmacy and Maryville Kiwanis Club. Event posting can be found on the Maryville Pharmacy facebook page.
Easter Fun in Grantfork
Saturday, April 3rd, at 11am at Grantfork Fireman’s Park. Activities start at 11am. Egg Hunt is at 11:30am. Easter Bunny will be at the park for pictures and crafts at 11am. Food Options for Sale. Event it put on by Grantfork Volunteer Fire Department, Fireman’s Auxillary, Grantfork Area Development Club, Grantfork UFOs, and Grantfork Historical Society. https://fb.me/e/2aj5R7P1Z
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3rd, at 11am at the Twistee Treat Diner (908 Veterans Memorial Dr. Livingston, IL). There will be 4 age groups. Event is for ages 1-10 and special needs children. Information found at the Twistee Treat Diner facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/The-Twistee-Treat-Diner-107695339320416
Easter Bunny Visiting on a Fire Truck in Troy
Saturday, April 3rd, from 1pm to approximately 5pm in Troy. It will be the same route Santa took before Christmas. Social Distancing required. Like/Follow the Troy Fire Protection District facebook page for approximate times for locations to follow.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3rd, 1pm outside at the Worden American Legion Post #564 (237 W. Wall Street in Worden). Small groups will be separated by age for multiple egg hunts. There is FREE admission, but please bring a basket to collect eggs, candy, and prizes. Original post found at the Village of Worden Announcements facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/village.of.worden
The Easter Bunny's Trip Around Highland
Saturday, April 3rd, 3-6:30pm. The Easter Bunny will be riding on a fire truck around Highland. The route is very similar to the one Santa took. See Itinerary listed in the discussion section on the event page for route details. https://fb.me/e/dmWZwHNpo